breathing
noun
breath·ing
ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
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According to one major hypothesis, the gills of early insects, no longer used for breathing, became wings.
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Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
In some cases, symptoms escalate to breathing problems.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
And a new study, published in the journal Emotion, suggests that a robot that mimics human breathing can also pass on frightened feelings.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
The game had no breathing room, with both teams alternating with the precious lead at different times.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
In some cases, symptoms escalate to breathing problems.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
And a new study, published in the journal Emotion, suggests that a robot that mimics human breathing can also pass on frightened feelings.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
The game had no breathing room, with both teams alternating with the precious lead at different times.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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